By Mohammed Adekola
Barido Comprehensive College Epe, stepped up for community service at the renowned Oluwo Fish Market. Guided by their Civic Education teacher, Akinside Seko, the students eagerly took on tasks to clean and organize the bustling market, embodying the school’s commitment to hands-on learning and local engagement.
Akinside Seko, who spearheaded the community service initiative for the past four years, emphasized the value of real-world experience in education. “Learning without practice falls short,” she said, observing the students in action. “Every year, we bring students to different parts of the community from the police station to the local government office. Today, we’re at the Oluwo Fish Market because we want them to understand the power of giving back. This isn’t just a lesson in civic education it’s a life lesson”.
The program has become a cherished tradition at Barido Comprehensive College, with Akinside enthusiastically championing the importance of community service. “This work, to me, is a civil right,” she explained. “By involving these young students in community service early on, we’re planting seeds that will hopefully grow into a lifelong commitment to service. Someday, they’ll know they can do this on their own, even if no one else organizes it.”
Iseola Christopher, a Senior Secondary 1 (SS1) student, shared her excitement about the project. “I feel thrilled to be part of this,” she said with a smile. “It’s amazing, even though it’s a bit tiring. I’m just so grateful to our teachers for giving us this opportunity, the experience was both challenging and rewarding.”
Odusanya Farida, another SS1 student, expressed her gratitude as well, describing the activity as fulfilling. “I feel so happy to be helping my community today,” she said. “A big thank you to our teacher for making this possible.”
